no caller ID

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Registered: 04-08-2004
no caller ID
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Thu, 09-02-2004 - 9:30pm
Hm, "no caller ID" just called. For the second time this week. On my cell phone, not a listed number. I know, there are people with bigger problems, but I'm just musing - it's my ex, right? I caught him in this once before, my cell rings up no caller ID, then my office phone rings and it's him, complaining about how hard it is to get ahold of me.. No message from this mystery caller, of course. Maybe there's a poll-type discussion here - fess up, who's blocked caller ID and called an ex? I'll admit, shortly after the breakup, I'd call his office phone late at night, so I could hear his voicemail without leaving a suspicious trail. Anyone have a confession or true covert-caller story? Anyone ever try to bust your mystery caller, confront the likely culprit?
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Registered: 12-16-1997
In reply to: milton333
Fri, 09-03-2004 - 1:39am
Last Thursday night I too received a "Restricted" call on my cell. I reluctantly answered, thinking it might be my ex trying to make a comeback. The caller didn't say anything so I hung up. I thought perhaps my service provider might have a record of the number even though it came up as restricted.

They do, but unfortunately it would take a court order to gain access to the restricted number.



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Registered: 08-20-2004
In reply to: milton333
Fri, 09-03-2004 - 4:32pm
my phone has rang 5 times today and it was her on the caller ID..I didnt answer any of them ( as much i DIED to answer it). Then she tried a restricted call which I know it was her because it was right after her call. Then 5 minutes later my office rang. I didn't answer it, but I know I could in big trouble if the boss is calling...I have 4 missed call at work and very scared..and finally checked my voice mail and one of the call was my boss. I had to call him back and make an excuse for it..I am tired of running away from it. It is hurting me when I see her caller ID..I know things wont be the same and she is not asking me back..then why the heck is she calling and destryoing me...
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Registered: 08-25-2004
In reply to: milton333
Fri, 09-03-2004 - 4:52pm
Mycologyus -

She is just curious what you're up to, and the fact that you're not responding is just killing her. But to me, she sounds rather intense. Really, after a couple of calls and no response, why isn't she backing off? Tells me something about her personality - she's immature and impatient. You've become a challenge to her, whereas if you gave in, the challenge would be over and she wouldn't be interested. But, if she's going to be this insistent on getting ahold of you and your job is going to suffer because you're scared to answer the phone, maybe you should just answer the call and if it's her, just be pleasant but brief. If you're at work you would have a great excuse to cut the call short - you're just "really busy right now".

As for Milton's initial post in this series, yes, I have received blocked calls on my cell. My home phone is programmed so it doesn't accept blocked calls. Yes, I'm assuming it's my ex - three blocked calls on my cell in two weeks is rather suspicious. No, I don't want to confront him on it. What would that do? Unless of course it got way out of hand - then you have a stalker situation. No, I haven't called him and blocked my call - I have thought about it, but I think he'd probably figure it out, and it really wouldn't do anything for me anyway but give me a second or two of his time.

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Registered: 01-30-2004
In reply to: milton333
Sat, 09-04-2004 - 12:48pm
There is a good chance that was your ex....but in theory it could have been somebody else!! I'll admit I've blocked my number before....but just to see if they'd answer and if they did I'd have a brief convo and get off the phone. But I've never tried confronting somebody that did it to me.
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Registered: 06-19-2004
In reply to: milton333
Sat, 09-04-2004 - 1:18pm
No, it could be anyone....are u still not over him!??!!?!!??!!I have a suggestion for you; MOVE ON!

I feel really sorry for you.

Samantha

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Registered: 07-24-2004
In reply to: milton333
Mon, 09-06-2004 - 9:30am
Milton -

I've gotten those calls too; my heart pounds, my breath catches and I panic and speculate for 20 minutes.... then I think, what does it matter if it's him?? What difference does it make?

p.s. samie2004, OF COURSE we're not over him!!! That's why we're on these message boards, to help ourselves move on. If you've moved on, why are YOU here?

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Registered: 06-19-2004
In reply to: milton333
Mon, 09-06-2004 - 1:59pm
I didnt say I was over him, but I have moved on,.....No one has to help Milton here when I talk to her, she knows what I mean, and she knows I'm right.